Price of getting caliper painted help please

zuperman 370 · 07-06-2011, 04:28 PM

I'm thinking of getting my break calipers painted, what is the average price I should pay per caliper and what is the process because I think this guy is trying to take me for a ride charging me around 200$ per caliper total of 800$ he says it's a very complicated process is he for real or is he trying to take me for a ride? How much should I be paying' btw I don't live in the states I just want to know what u guys are paying there and if 200 per is to much

ducky · 07-06-2011, 04:32 PM

i paid $100 for all 4 calipers painted..$800 for 4? that's ripped dude

theDreamer · 07-06-2011, 04:35 PM

He is ripping you off.
Should be no more than 300-500 for everything based on how he is doing it, powdercoating, paint, etc.

zuperman 370 · 07-06-2011, 04:43 PM

I think he is powder coating it but he said he has to remove the calipers that's why it's a headache either way how much app if he will powder coat and how much for painting it? Pluse he said he uses special heat resistant paint and clear coat

theDreamer · 07-06-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by zuperman 370

I think he is powder coating it but he said he has to remove the calipers that's why it's a headache either way how much app if he will powder coat and how much for painting it? Pluse he said he uses special heat resistant paint and clear coat

If he is having to remove them also that is labor on him pushes up the price a bit.
800 still seems a bit high even for labor plus powdercoating.

Cmike2780 · 07-06-2011, 04:55 PM

def powder coat it, not paint. Even the high temp paint will chip eventually. Powdercoat will be more durable. You could remove the calipers yourself if you have some mechanical skills. He might be charging you more because of the labor involved in removing and re-installing the calipers which is unstandable. They are fairly easy to remove though, just a couple of bolts and the brake line. I think there is a DIY somewhere here.

Also, its a good idea to change your brake fluid, lines, pads etc. while your at it.

zuperman 370 · 07-06-2011, 04:55 PM

It is extremely high indeed, even if like he says he will remove them can't they be painted without being removed? Or is it best to have them removed?

Cmike2780 · 07-06-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by zuperman 370

It is extremely high indeed, even if like he says he will remove them can't they be painted without being removed? Or is it best to have them removed?

Remove and powdercoat or just leave them be. You need a very clean and properly prepped surface for paint to adhear properly. That's something time consuming. It might look fine for a month or so, but after that is anyone's guess.

Here's the thread to replace the rotors, but you get the idea.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ent-front.html

That guy is charging way too much.

zuperman 370 · 07-06-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

def powder coat it, not paint. Even the high temp paint will chip eventually. Powdercoat will be more durable. You could remove the calipers yourself if you have some mechanical skills. He might be charging you more because of the labor involved in removing and re-installing the calipers which is unstandable. They are fairly easy to remove though, just a couple of bolts and the brake line. I think there is a DIY somewhere here.

Also, its a good idea to change your brake fluid, lines, pads etc. while your at it.

Is all worth 800$ if not how much is it worth max?

zuperman 370 · 07-06-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ducky

i paid $100 for all 4 calipers painted..$800 for 4? that's ripped dude

Did u have the calipers removed and did u have them painted or powder coated?

JollyGoodChap · 07-06-2011, 06:42 PM

remove them yourself and that'll save you a good chunk of change I would think

08g37 · 07-06-2011, 07:56 PM

if your even thinking about paying 800 your out of your mind !! i paid 150 for all 4 on mine and they came out perfect and a year later still as good as new go else where and dont look back

Waiz · 07-06-2011, 08:01 PM

Unless he is painting them with unicorn semen that is about double what I've been quoted in the past.

Majorwoody · 07-07-2011, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Unless he is painting them with unicorn semen that is about double what I've been quoted in the past.

ducky · 07-07-2011, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by zuperman 370

Did u have the calipers removed and did u have them painted or powder coated?

The shop did everything..I had my two side door handle color match and asked him to help me paint my brake calipers and it was a $100 for all 4 calipers

07-06-2011, 04:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
zuperman 370 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BAHRAIN Posts: 944 Drives: 370z 2010 at blue Rep Power: 16	Price of getting caliper painted help please I'm thinking of getting my break calipers painted, what is the average price I should pay per caliper and what is the process because I think this guy is trying to take me for a ride charging me around 200$ per caliper total of 800$ he says it's a very complicated process is he for real or is he trying to take me for a ride? How much should I be paying' btw I don't live in the states I just want to know what u guys are paying there and if 200 per is to much

07-06-2011, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	He is ripping you off. Should be no more than 300-500 for everything based on how he is doing it, powdercoating, paint, etc. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	def powder coat it, not paint. Even the high temp paint will chip eventually. Powdercoat will be more durable. You could remove the calipers yourself if you have some mechanical skills. He might be charging you more because of the labor involved in removing and re-installing the calipers which is unstandable. They are fairly easy to remove though, just a couple of bolts and the brake line. I think there is a DIY somewhere here. Also, its a good idea to change your brake fluid, lines, pads etc. while your at it. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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07-06-2011, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
ducky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SinCity Posts: 437 Drives: 370z and s2000 Rep Power: 16	i paid $100 for all 4 calipers painted..$800 for 4? that's ripped dude

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zuperman 370 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BAHRAIN Posts: 944 Drives: 370z 2010 at blue Rep Power: 16	I think he is powder coating it but he said he has to remove the calipers that's why it's a headache either way how much app if he will powder coat and how much for painting it? Pluse he said he uses special heat resistant paint and clear coat

07-06-2011, 04:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
zuperman 370 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: BAHRAIN Posts: 944 Drives: 370z 2010 at blue Rep Power: 16	It is extremely high indeed, even if like he says he will remove them can't they be painted without being removed? Or is it best to have them removed?

07-06-2011, 06:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
JollyGoodChap Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lust Angeles Posts: 328 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	remove them yourself and that'll save you a good chunk of change I would think

07-06-2011, 07:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
08g37 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: new york Posts: 12 Drives: 08 infiniti g37s Rep Power: 16	if your even thinking about paying 800 your out of your mind !! i paid 150 for all 4 on mine and they came out perfect and a year later still as good as new go else where and dont look back

07-06-2011, 08:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Unless he is painting them with unicorn semen that is about double what I've been quoted in the past.